Ducati Sporting Club UK
 
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 18-Dec-2005, 20:50   #1
i porter i porter is offline
Registered Forum User
Montjuic
 
Posts: 78
Join Date: Oct 2005
WEIGHT SAVING WHEEL OPTION
A mate of mine is having some of thoes BST Carbon wheels fitted to his Blade.

My question is I have original Marchensinis on my 996R.
Would there be a dramatic difference in weight etc if mine were to be fitted with the BST Carbon wheels, or would the weight difference be negligable.
Reply
Old 18-Dec-2005, 21:19   #2
dave996 dave996 is offline
Registered Forum User
888 at Last !!!
dave996's Avatar
 
Posts: 952
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carterton
Mood: Fed up...
IMO unless you are planning to go racing the only real purpose it serves is bling factor........but we all love a bit of bling...
Reply
Old 18-Dec-2005, 21:39   #3
Rattler Rattler is offline
Registered Forum User
WSB Hero
Rattler's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,863
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Boys Town
Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk
They would weigh a lot less. If you've got the cash - go for it.

I reckon you'd be better off getting the 10 spoke magnesium ones, which are a lot lighter than standard and not much heavier than the BSTs, and then spending the grand you'd save on some other performance mods.

Tim
Reply
Old 18-Dec-2005, 22:15   #4
Half man half mole Half man half mole is offline
Registered Forum User
Mille
Half man half mole's Avatar
 
Posts: 219
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Mood: Blue.....
And carbon wheels do look fine...........

Moley
Reply
Old 18-Dec-2005, 23:47   #5
PDL PDL is offline
Registered Forum User
500SD
Bikes: 803 rs race bike
PDL's Avatar
 
Posts: 592
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cheshire
I remember Shazaam posting an article about self same subject and why carbon are not a good idea for the street, with Mags being far better.

Some one will be along soon with the answer.
Reply
Old 19-Dec-2005, 11:22   #6
Ray Ray is offline
Registered Forum User
Ducati Corse
Ray's Avatar
 
Posts: 3,555
Join Date: May 2001
Location: North Yorkshire
Mood: R U thinking what I'm thinking?......Oh dear!
shazaams post, or at least one of 'em mentioend amd listed tyre weights. In effect you get free lightweight wheels if tou change from the heaviest tyre to the lightest!

I vaguely recall that the lightest road tyres were Pirelli supacorsas?

Time for a search

Ray.
Reply
Old 19-Dec-2005, 19:51   #7
PDL PDL is offline
Registered Forum User
500SD
Bikes: 803 rs race bike
PDL's Avatar
 
Posts: 592
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cheshire
Here is the Shazaam post I talked about

http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...ge=1#pid124993

Read his other article further up the same page.

[Edited on 19-12-2005 by Desmo748]

[Edited on 19-12-2005 by Desmo748]
Reply
Old 19-Dec-2005, 20:58   #8
i porter i porter is offline
Registered Forum User
Montjuic
 
Posts: 78
Join Date: Oct 2005
Oh god, wouldnt want that happening to me. May just have to travel in front of mates Blade when he has his fitted.
Although he feels he has done his homework. He says the BST wheels are fit for road use. Thanks guys. The great debate continues.
Reply
Old 22-Dec-2005, 01:33   #9
Webcore Webcore is offline
Registered Forum User
Mille
 
Posts: 150
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: London
Marchesini 5 spoke magnesium: Front - 6.8lbs Rear - 8.7lbs

Ducati OEM aluminum 3-spoke, 11.5lbs front, 13lbs rear

Ducati OEM aluminum 5-spoke (996/998), 9.25lbs front, 12lbs rear

NEW 10 spoke forged magnesium wheels : Front: 6.04lbs, Rear: 7.76lbs

BST Street CF Wheels (including 6000 series alloy hub, stainless steel fittings with bearings): Front: 4.62 lbs; Rear: 5.94 lbs

Marchesini Alum Forged 10 spoke: Front: 7.64lbs; Rear: 9.98lbs

PVM 5 Y Spoke Alum Front: 7.26, Rear: 11lbs
Reply
Old 22-Dec-2005, 01:37   #10
bradders bradders is offline
Registered Forum User
MotoGP God
Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike
bradders's Avatar
 
Posts: 11,913
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Hants
Mood: waiting...
look up whele on here, think he still has some for sale and they were a steal!!
Reply
Reply
  
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Postbit Selector

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Recent Posts - Contact Us - DSC Home - Archive - Top
Powered by vBulletin 3.5.4 - Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. - © Ducati Sporting Club UK - All times are GMT +1. The time now is 20:10.